Jaws
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- Sep 26, 2008
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Last year we had a new ( recon ) gear box fitted.
After a few months it was noticed it was leaking oil.
Only the odd drip but still of concern
Took it to a local bloke who was sure it was a poorly fitted 5th gear end plate
Spent about £50 with him and he assured me he had removed the plate, checked it was flat, refitted it properly and refilled the oil
Did Spain and noticed it was leaking again.
Went to a different garage ( Russian guys with a red hot reputation )
They called me round and upon inspection I saw what they did.. The end of the box the plate goes on is actually cracked.. At some time the thing had been dropped, bent , pulled back in place and painted over
They spent two days sorting it all out.. More wonga, more oil but they said if it still leaks, let em know and they would have another go at it FOC
Went to Plymouth Thursday and Friday
When we got there the near side of the van is covered in oil and yep, its leaking like a bloody sieve again
I have a very nasty feeling I am gonna end up getting another bill for another gearbox ...
As to the original supplier.. Nowt to do with us mate.. yer right..
It is a gearbox refurbishers located in the Blackpool area..
After a few months it was noticed it was leaking oil.
Only the odd drip but still of concern
Took it to a local bloke who was sure it was a poorly fitted 5th gear end plate
Spent about £50 with him and he assured me he had removed the plate, checked it was flat, refitted it properly and refilled the oil
Did Spain and noticed it was leaking again.
Went to a different garage ( Russian guys with a red hot reputation )
They called me round and upon inspection I saw what they did.. The end of the box the plate goes on is actually cracked.. At some time the thing had been dropped, bent , pulled back in place and painted over
They spent two days sorting it all out.. More wonga, more oil but they said if it still leaks, let em know and they would have another go at it FOC
Went to Plymouth Thursday and Friday
When we got there the near side of the van is covered in oil and yep, its leaking like a bloody sieve again
I have a very nasty feeling I am gonna end up getting another bill for another gearbox ...
As to the original supplier.. Nowt to do with us mate.. yer right..
It is a gearbox refurbishers located in the Blackpool area..